For the sixth UN Global Road Safety Week (May 17-23) the UN called on policymakers to act for low speed streets worldwide, limiting speeds to 30 km/h where people walk, live and play. This call echoes the 2020 Stockholm Declaration where Ireland was one of the co signatories pledging 30kph urban speed […]
Cork South West Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan has formally objected to a proposed oyster farm at Ring, telling the department of agriculture of the proposed farm’s severe negative impact on the local tourism economy and environment. Deputy O’Sullivan wrote to the department on Monday outlining six key objections to the proposed […]
Erected by a public subscription organised by the Bandon Athletic Club and expertly crafted by Carrigaline’s Eamonn Casey, a plaque in Allen Square in Bandon pays homage to a long forgotten athlete from Ballyangly by the name of John Charles Lordan. John joins an illustrious list of famous Lordan’s that […]
Mags Riordan of Bumblebee Farm continues to guide us all through the planning, planting and caring of a bed for cut flowers. By the time summer arrives the bed should boast an abundance of pollinator-friendly flowers ready for cutting and enjoying. This month we’re planting. It’s the month of May […]
One of West Cork’s much-loved garden centres, Future Forests, will reopen in May after being closed to the public since Ireland entered Level 5 restrictions in December, and will soon welcome a new café ‘The Coffee Bee’ into the fold. Celebrating 35 years in business next year, Future Forests in […]
Watching the garden gradually coming back to life over the last few months has been very comforting in these still uncertain times. The regular signs of new growth confirm that life goes on regardless of pandemics and lockdowns. On a personal basis, one of the hardest things for me during […]